Does level of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms predicts poor transition into adulthood?

Stéphanie Baggio (), Joseph Studer (), Ana Fructuoso (), Véronique S. Grazioli (), Patrick Heller (), Hans Wolff (), Gerhard Gmel () and Nader Perroud ()
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Stéphanie Baggio: Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Joseph Studer: Lausanne University Hospital CHUV
Ana Fructuoso: Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Véronique S. Grazioli: Lausanne University Hospital CHUV
Patrick Heller: Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Hans Wolff: Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Gerhard Gmel: Lausanne University Hospital CHUV
Nader Perroud: University Hospitals of Geneva

International Journal of Public Health, 2019, vol. 64, issue 2, No 5, 165-172

Abstract: Abstract Objectives Transition into adulthood is a risky period for young people with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but empirical studies on this topic are scarce. This study investigated the association between the level of ADHD symptoms and transition into adulthood. Methods Data were collected in the Cohort Study of Substance Use and Risk Factors among a representative sample of young Swiss men (n = 4681) over three waves. Measures included the level of ADHD symptoms and emerging adulthood assessed with the Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood and indicators of successful transition into adulthood. Results The level of ADHD symptoms was associated with a lower success in the transition into adulthood. Young people with high level of ADHD symptoms had a reduced increase in indicators of successful transition over time. Inattention symptoms were more strongly associated with emerging adulthood measures in comparison with hyperactive symptoms. Conclusions The level of ADHD symptoms may delay the transition into adulthood, especially inattentive symptoms. Providing tailored interventions to emerging adults with ADHD symptoms may decrease the substantial impairments adults with ADHD experience in life.

Keywords: Functional impairment; Health care; IDEA; Mental health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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